Puerto Rico Becomes a Commonwealth
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Geography
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Latinos, Hispanics, Chicanos
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, Latin American History
- Geographical Location: West Indies, Puerto Rico
- Date: July 25, 1952
Article abstract: A unique relationship between the Caribbean island and the United States is formally constituted.
Summary of Event
On July 25, 1952, the flag of Puerto Rico was raised in ceremonies marking the creation of the Associated Free State, or Commonwealth, of Puerto Rico. This was the culmination of more than fifty years of efforts to define the relationship between the island and the United States. Luís Muñoz Marín, soon to become the first governor of Puerto Rico, had led efforts to establish the commonwealth. However, there was, and...
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